"I'm a very low-key, shy person but I have a job to do and part of the job is to maintain that character and it is a character," he explained. "People are surprised when they meet me and I'm nothing like that."

The Golden Globe winner went on to admit he's complimented that so many men look up to Don Draper as a hero.

"I wish I got a residual or royalty card from that," Hamm joked. "I think it's a compliment that so many people try to emulate him. I like that people think he's cool and provocative."